Thirty detention officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles County face charges for allegedly promoting violent 'gladiator fights' among youth detainees. This misconduct, involving over 140 youths aged 12-18, came to light following a leaked video that spurred an investigation by Attorney General Rob Bonta. The officers are accused of failing to protect the detainees who were under their care, raising serious questions about accountability within the juvenile justice system. The L.A. County Probation Department supports the charges and is cooperating with ongoing inquiries.
"The indictment - and the filing of criminal charges - is an important step toward holding these officers accountable and addressing shortfalls at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall."
"Officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall have a duty to ensure the safety and well-being of those under their care. Instead, the officers charged today did just the opposite - overseeing 'gladiator fights' when they should have intervened."
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